DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office 2020 Statistics
Facebook TwitterMEDIA RELEASE For Immediate Release January 19, 2021 2020 Statistics for DCSO From the Office of DeKalb County
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Fatal Accident Claims Life of Pisgah Woman
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post— A one-vehicle crash at approximately 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 19, has claimed the life of a Pisgah
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Food Bank of North Alabama To Distribute Food Boxes
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama will distribute 500 boxes of food on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, from 10:30
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District Attorney Mike O’Dell Announces Sentencing of Habitual Offender
Facebook TwitterJanuary 19, 2021 PRESS RELEASE District Attorney Mike O’Dell announces sentencing of habitual offender…….. Today, in the courtroom of
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Homeowner Finds Uninvited Person Staying in Their Home
Facebook TwitterPress Release: Rainsville Polic Department 1-15-2021 On January 14th, 2021, Rainsville Officers responded to a call on McCurdy Ave.
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Vehicle Break In At Shiloh Fire Department
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On Thursday January 7, 2021, the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a vehicle
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Retired Deputy Rene Ramos
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – It is with great sadness we report the passing of retired Deputy, Rene Ramos. Ramos
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Former Employee Shoots Manager At Local Restaurant In Scottsboro
Facebook TwitterOn 1/11/2021 at around 9:35 p.m. the Scottsboro Police Department received a call of a person being shot at
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Dekalb County Man Killed In Traffic Accident
Facebook TwitterGadsden Post — A two-vehicle crash at approximately 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 10, has claimed the life of a Collinsville
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Over the Last Three Weeks, 18 Have Been Arrested on Drug Related Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last three weeks, 18 have been arrested on drug related charges. A stolen vehicle
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County Sheriff’s Office Assist Dade County Sheriff’s office in capture of a felon. Suspicious vehicle in Rising Fawn
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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday, January 9, 2021
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, January 9th, 2021, at 7:30 am. The guest speakers will be John Wahl, candidate for Alabama Republican Party Chairman,
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Warns Of A Telephone Scam
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office would like to notify the public of a scam that has started up once
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Crossville Man Charged with Sexual Abuse
Facebook TwitterOn 1/4/21 Marshall County Investigators charged David Brian Musgrove of Crossville Al. with Sexual Abuse of a Child under
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Mourns the Loss Of One of Their Own
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. From the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: It is with great sadness and heavy
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Will Remain Closed Another Week
Facebook TwitterDue to sickness, exposures, and quarantines within our office, we are going to have to close the Sheriffs Office
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ALDOT Limits Road Construction and Lane Closures During Holidays
Facebook TwitterDrivers Should Be Aware of Changing Weather and Road Conditions MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The Alabama Department of Transportation will
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‘Tis the Season for Safety; ALEA Urges Motorists to Plan for Winter Weather this Holiday Season
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –Alabama may not have a white Christmas, but its bridges and roadways could become icy later this holiday
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Two Arrested and Linked to Seven Burglaries and Thefts in the Area
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. On Tuesday, December 21, Kathryn E. Smith (19 of Cleveland, TN) and Tristan Wade Grider (20
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Makes Arrest in Puppy Scam
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Earlier this month, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office received a complaint of a person on FaceBook
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Sheriff’s Office Closing Starting Tuesday December 22, Until January 4, 2021
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Due to the rise in COVID-19 cases, the Sheriff’s will close starting Tuesday, December 22,
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Dekalb County Revenue Offices Closed Due to Covid-19
Facebook TwitterAccording to a statement released by Tyler Wilks, Dekalb County Revenue Commissioner, The Dekalb County Revenue Offices are closed
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Felony Charges For Illegal Winery Operation In Rainsville
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Today, December 18, an arrest was made in the illegal winery operation that was set
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DCSO Uncovers Large Illegal Winery at Rainsville Waste Water Treatment Plant
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, Ala. — Today, (Thursday, December 17, 2020) at approximately 3 pm, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office investigators and narcotics
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Over Two Grams of Heroin Seized in Last Few Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Over the last few weeks, 21 have been arrested and over two grams of heroin has
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Dekalb County Sheriff Nick Welden, “Mr. McClung Is Definitely An Angel Among Us”
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Thanks to Mr. Leon McClung, children who may not have gotten a present under the
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David Davis Named Fort Payne’s New Police Chief
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – Our office would like to extend our congratulations to Chief of Investigations David Davis, on
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FBI Conducts Training For Local Agencies
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Michael Edmondson, Rainsville Police Chief: “The Rainsville Police Department would like to express their sincere gratitude
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Dekalb County Revenue Annex Office Closed For Remainder of 2020
Facebook TwitterAccording to information posted to the Dekalb County Alabama Revenue Commissioners Facebook page, the Rainsville Annex will be closed
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Mentone Burglary Foiled by Swift Response
Facebook TwitterOn Monday, December 7th, a homeowner called 911 to report their home alarm system going off on County Road
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DCSO – Theft Ring Dismantled
Facebook TwitterOver the past week, numerous stolen items have been recovered and returned to their owners. On Sunday, November 29th,
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Says To Be On The Lookout For Counterfeit Bills
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office, as the holiday’s approach, there is usually an increase in people trying
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DCSO Reports Over a Kilo of Meth Taken off the Streets
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. Last week, two were arrested on drug trafficking charges and more arrests are possible. Over a
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Fyffe wins 3A State Championship for 3rd Straight Title
Facebook TwitterClass 3A championship:Fyffe 21, Montgomery Catholic 16 By Josh Bean | For the AHSAA TUSCALOOSA – Fyffe High School’s
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Wanted Felon Apprehended in Deer Head Cove
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Early last Wednesday morning (November 25, 2020) while most of the community slept, a violent
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AHSAA Super 7 Gets Underway at Bryant-Denny Stadium Dec. 2-3-4
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Only two teams winning 2019 state football titles are among the 14 teams advancing to the AHSAA
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ALEA Would be Thankful this Thanksgiving if You Remembered to Buckle Up and Drive Safely
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –With tens of thousands of travelers driving through Alabama during thisThanksgiving week, Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement
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DCSO – Six Arrested on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Al. Over the last few days, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with DeKalb County Narcotics Agents, Henagar
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Update On Fatal Crash In Jackson County
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post– A two-vehicle crash at 3:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 23, has claimed the life of a Woodville woman.
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One Current and One Former Corrections Officer arrested for Harassment
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. After an incident that occurred in the DeKalb County Detention Center was brought to our
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Troopers Confirm One Fatality In Jackson County Crash
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post– ALEA Troopers are on the scene of a two vehicle car crash with one confirmed fatality and
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DCSO Hard At Work Cleaning Up Our County – Several Drug Arrests Made
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala. – In the last 2 weeks, DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with the help of
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Single-Vehilce Crash Claimed The Life Of A Pisgah Man
Facebook TwitterHuntsville Post– A single-vehicle crash at 12:10 p.m. today, Nov. 20, has claimed the life of a Pisgah man.
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1 Arrested at North Pointe Apartments on Drug Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – On today’s date, November 19, after receiving numerous drug complaints from North Pointe Apartments, DeKalb
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Rainsville Police Department Makes Arrests In Armed Robbery
Facebook TwitterNews Release from Rainsville Police Department November 17, 2020 “On 11/11/2020 Rainsville police department received a call to a
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Arrests Made For Robbery And Arson
Facebook Twitter FORT PAYNE, Ala – Over the last couple of weeks, DeKalb County Investigators along with Henagar Police Department
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DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Reports Narcotics Round Up Nets 20 Arrests
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala – Last week, DeKalb County deputies, narcotics agents, and ALEA Region F Task Force arrested a
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Clayborn Simpson, Retired DeKalb County Investigator, Passes Away
Facebook TwitterClayborn Simpson, retired investigator, with the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office, passed away today. Clayborn started with the Sheriff’s Office
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Honors Their Veterans
Facebook TwitterSalute to our Veterans 11/11/2020 “Veterans know better than anyone else the price of freedom, for they’ve suffered the
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47 Arrests Made on Drug Related Charges in the Past Several Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Over the last 2 months DeKalb County Sheriff’s Deputies, along with Mentone PD, Ider PD,
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DeKalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday, November 14, 2020
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, November 14th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. Our
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Northeast Alabama Community College Theatre Department Announces Virtual Performance
Facebook TwitterNortheast Alabama Community College (NACC) is very well known for its theatre productions and community events. Like everywhere else,
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AHSAA Local First Round Football Games This Friday
Facebook TwitterThe AHSAA 2020 State Football Playoffs begin this Friday night, November 6th. Remember, this year, no tickets will be
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Digital Ticketing Kicks Off Alabama High School Football Playoffs
Facebook Twitter(Montgomery) – The Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) in partnership with GoFan and high schools across the state
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Rainsville City Council Appoints Michael Edmondson as Police Chief
Facebook TwitterRAINSVILLE, Al. – The Rainsville City Council held its organizational session tonight at the Tom Bevill Enrichment Center. Mayor
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All AHSAA Football Playoff Game Tickets Must Be Purchased Online
Facebook TwitterAccording to the AHSAA, no tickets will be sold at the gates of any of the AHSAA football playoff
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Local Football Teams See AHSAA 1st Round Action This Week
Facebook TwitterFour Class 3A DeKalb County teams and one Class 6A team will compete in the 1st round of the
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November 3, 2020 Ballot For DeKalb County, Alabama
Facebook TwitterHere is a look at the DeKalb County, Alabama ballot for November 3, 2020. Not all races will show
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Grand Jury Completes Historic Session
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The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Remembers Deputy Mickey Bowen
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — It’s with a heavy heart that the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office announces the passing of
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Alabama Governor Declares State of Emergency
Facebook TwitterAhead of Tropical Storm #Zeta’s anticipated landfall Wednesday evening as a Category 1 hurricane, I am issuing a state
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Cherokee County SRO’s Recognized by the National Association of School Resource Officers
Facebook TwitterCherokee County Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the recognition of two Cherokee County SROs by the National Association of School
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DeKalb County Circuit Clerk Gives Update On Absentee Voting
Facebook TwitterFriendly reminders from Circuit Clerk Todd Greeson. The Circuit Clerk’s office is open 8am to 4pm and is located
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Dekalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby To Close For Two Weeks
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Effective Monday, October 26th the DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Lobby will be closed for two
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Jackson County Inmate Worker Escapes
Facebook TwitterOn October 22, 2020 at around 4:00 AM, an inmate worker at the Jackson County Jail escaped the facility
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Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Announces Promotions
Facebook TwitterSheriff Shaver Announces Promotions: On Monday, October 19th, 2020, Sheriff Jeff Shaver promoted four Sheriff’s Office employees. Sgt. Tony
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Alabama Fire College Holds Propane Tank Training At Kilpatrick Fire Department
Facebook TwitterThe Kilpatrick Fire Department hosted the Alabama Fire College Propane trailer on Monday, October 19, 2020. This training helps
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COVID-19 Cases Are On The Rise In Dekalb And Jackson Counties
Facebook TwitterAccording to data from the Alabama Department of Public Health, Dekalb and Jackson Counties in Northeast Alabama are seeing
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Twin Brother of Sylvania Teacher arrested on Sexual Abuse Charges
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A second teacher is behind bars regarding sexual abuse allegations. On October 8, 2020 DeKalb
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I-59 southbound paving to start Oct. 13 In Fort Payne
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE —The Alabama Department of Transportation advises motorists that contractor Wiregrass Construction will begin outside shoulder leveling on Interstate
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Joint Press Release regarding Sexual Abuse Investigation
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — On Friday, October 2, 2020, the administration
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ALEA Partners with DHS and CISA for Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2020
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY — The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) has partnered with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the
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Free Boxes Of Food Will Be Given Away At Henagar October 24th
Facebook TwitterFREE Boxes of food will be distributed at the Henagar City Park (pool parking lot) on Saturday, October 24,
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Former Sylvania Teacher Charged Regarding Inappropriate Behavior
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — A former Sylvania School teacher has been arrested on multiple charges related to inappropriate behavior
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ALEA Urges Alabamians to Obtain Their STAR ID Despite the Deadline Extension
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – One year ago, Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Secretary Hal Taylor were urging
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Summer McWhorter Summerford promoted to Deputy District Attorney
Facebook TwitterDistrict Attorney Mike O’Dell announces that as of October 1, 2020 Summer McWhorter Summerford is promoted to Deputy District
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Dekalb County Republican Breakfast Saturday
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican monthly breakfast meeting will be Saturday, October 10th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in
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ALGOP Chairman Terry Lathan to Senator Doug Jones – Do Your Job
Facebook TwitterAlabama Republican Party Chairman Terry Lathan held a news conference at ALGOP Headquarters in Hoover on Wednesday, September 30th
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Single Vehicle Crash In Jackson County Claims One Life
Facebook TwitterHUNTSVILLE POST – A single vehicle crash at 2:55 a.m., Friday, October 2, has claimed the life a Dallas,
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Alabama Nursing Home Association announces plan for indoor visits
Facebook TwitterFor Immediate Release: Wednesday, September 30, 2020 The Alabama Nursing Home Association today announced a plan to resume indoor
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The Dekalb County Council On Aging To Hold Drive-Through Flu Clinics
Facebook TwitterThe Alabama Department of Public Health will be hosting drive-through flu shot clinics, during the month of October. DeKalb
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Food Bank Of North Alabama Distributing Food Thursday, September 24th
Facebook TwitterThe Food Bank of North Alabama, in partnership with Feeding America, will be distributing a variety of FREE food
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Arrests Made For Stolen Property and Drugs
Facebook TwitterFrom the Office of DeKalb County Sheriff Nick Welden: FORT PAYNE, Ala. — A Section man is facing theft
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I-59 Shooting Suspect Charged With Attempted Murder
Facebook TwitterToday, the suspect in Wednesday’s officer involved shooting on I-59 has been formally charged. Dayon Patterson (21 of Pensacola, Florida)
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Ceremony Held In Honor Of Those Lost On September 11, 2001
Facebook TwitterA ceremony was held on Thursday, September 10, 2020 to honor the people that were lost in the September
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Fyffe Head Coach Paul Benefield Is Newest Member of the AHSAA 300 Win Coaches Club
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY (AHSAA) – Fyffe High School head football coach Paul Benefield admits there is any fancy about the Red
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Four arrested and large amount of Narcotics seized in Mentone
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Various narcotics, drug paraphernalia, and firearms were seized in a large-scale drug raid in the
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Missing Aircraft Found in the Aurora Community
Facebook TwitterAccording to the Etowah County Sheriff’s Department, the missing aircraft has been found in the Aurora Community. “The Missing
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ALEA Troopers See Dramatic Decrease in Traffic Fatalities Over the Labor Day Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY –Troopers within the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division saw a significant reduction in the overall
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Ider High School Has to Cancel Two Games & Move Homecoming, Due to COVID-19
Facebook TwitterAccording to a news release from Ider High School, the football game scheduled for tonight against Tanner has been
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A Dozen Jailed for Narcotics around DeKalb County
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Multiple narcotics-related arrests have been made over the last couple of weeks in several incidents
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Dekalb County Republican’s To Hold Monthly Breakfast & Headquarter Grand Opening
Facebook TwitterThe Dekalb Republican Breakfast Club meeting is Saturday, September 12th at 7:30 am at the Republican Headquarters in Fort Payne. The
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ALEA Troopers Say ‘Less Drinking, More Thinking’ to Arrive Alive this Labor Day Weekend
Facebook TwitterMONTGOMERY – Labor Day weekend marks the end of another summer, with trips to the beach, the lake and
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One Killed In Dekalb County Wreck South Of Fyffe, Al.
Facebook TwitterDekalb County–A three vehicle crash at 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 1, has claimed the life of a New Harford,
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Federal Fugitive Captured by U.S. Marshalls, DCSO Investigators, & Narcotics Unit
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. — Earlier today an operation conducted by the DeKalb County Narcotics Unit, DeKalb County Investigators, the
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Transfer Truck Overturns At Joe’s Truck Stop
Facebook TwitterDate: 09/02/2020 Title: Press Release from Fort Payne Police DepartmentJoe’s Truck Stop At 5:40 am this morning it was
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USDA Extends Free Meals for Kids Through December 31, 2020
Facebook TwitterWashington, DC, August 31, 2020 – Today, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture
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Suspect Surrenders After Four Vehicles Stolen in Ider
Facebook TwitterSeveral vehicles were stolen and then recovered over the weekend in the Ider area. On Saturday night, a truck
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Marshall County Sheriff’s Office Searching For Missing Person
Facebook TwitterThe Marshall County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing person Brenda Kate Stuckey. A family dropped her
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Female Injured After Shots Fired into Residence
Facebook TwitterFORT PAYNE, Ala. – This past weekend, a woman was struck in the face when someone shot into her
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